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Altitude Assignments

JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

  1. When necessary to assign altitudes to VFR aircraft, assign altitudes that meet the MVA, MSA, or minimum IFR altitude criteria.
  2. Aircraft assigned altitudes which are contrary to 14 CFR section 91.159 must be advised to resume altitudes appropriate for the direction of flight when the altitude is no longer needed for separation, when leaving the outer area, or when terminating Class C service.